I love visiting Circle B bar Ranch Reserve, located not far from Orlando, Florida. Circle B’s 6 miles of trails encompass many diverse habitats, including marshes, swamps, hardwood hammocks, and the 4500-acre Lake Hancock.
Following are just a few of the many delights I saw on a recent visit. ☺️
Birder's Journey 
Thanks for a post that kept me scrolling through the images over and over again. The Red-shouldered Hawk should be printed and framed. The head shot of the Anhinga is wonderful. I was so intrigued by it that I googled it to find out more about it. Expecting it to have long legs like a heron, I was surprised that it does not. Well done! 👏
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Thanks so much for your very thoughtful comments, Pepper! I’m glad that you enjoyed these iconic Florida birds!!
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Wow, great sightings and photos. Carol I sent a response in telegram. Mayb you saw it. I haven’t checked. Susan
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Thanks so much, Susan! I’ll check. ☺️
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Beautiful showcase BJ
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Thanks for your visit, AB! Hope all is well with you and yours.
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Such a beautiful collection, BJ, the range of species you captured is truly impressive.
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Thanks for stopping by, Anita! It was a lovely way to spend the day.
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A great collection, Carol, and what a variety of birds! I love that Spoonbill pic, really shows off his colors.
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Thanks Ellen! I forget… is this a spot you and Ted sometimes visit when you’re birding in Florida?
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We’ve had it on our list but have never made it there.
I was pleasantly surprised to see so much water in your images after what we saw for low levels in February at Merritt and Orlando Wetlands.
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You should definitely make it a point to get there one day! I’m sure you both would enjoy it!
Even though there are some very large ponds and a huge lake at Circle B, the water level in general is extremely low and many areas were completely dried up when I was there last.
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Nice collection of bird finds BJ. Especially enjoy seeing those Anhingas with those stunning eyes
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Thanks so much! Yes… I’ve taken many pictures over the years of those gem-like turquoise eyes.
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You had fantastic sightings there! I love the Rosette Spoonbill.
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So do I! Absolutely a favor. There are so many varied birds of all shapes and sizes, and other wildlife, in this beautifully scenic place.
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A wonderful set of photos; quite the variety too!
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I really appreciate your visit, Belinda! Circle B bar Ranch Reserve is such a wonderful place, and has so many different trails through different ecosystems, that I always need at least two days for a visit.
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“The B” is such a terrific venue! You sure found a great collection of residents and winter visitors. Seems like there is always something different to enjoy over there. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks for stopping in, Wally! I was pretty certain this is a familiar place to you folks. You’re a lot closer to it than I am, I think.
I agree – no matter what time of year, there is always something interesting going on.
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Lovely photographs of a wonderful collection of birds…I was especially taken with the iridescent feathers of the grackle. And what a great place to be able to visit!
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Much appreciated, Ann! The grackle is one of several of our wetland birds whose plumage is beautifully glossy in the sunlight ☀️. This is one of my favorite birding spots – there’s always so much to see.
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Lovely photos of such a diversity of wonderful birds. Nice to see something of the trees and waterways too.
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This reserve is such a scenic place, I often wish I had taken more photos of the surroundings.
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I know the feeling, when one can get too intrigued by the birds and animals!
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Wow! You saw a lot there. Nice gallery of photos.
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Thank you! There is always so much going on there.
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